Sysco
Sysco
Sysco is a global foodservice distributor that helps restaurants, healthcare and educational institutions, hotels, and other meal providers source the products and supplies they need to operate. Its offering spans food, equipment, and hospitality supplies, supported by a workforce of more than 76,000 colleagues and a worldwide distribution network. Sysco also works on sustainability and community initiatives, including partnerships with food banks and support for farm-to-table efforts, while serving as a supply-chain partner to customers across the foodservice and hospitality sectors.

Senior Category Management Analyst - Halifax (Onsite)

Sysco is hiring a senior category management analyst for its Halifax onsite team. The role uses data, forecasting, and category strategy to improve foodservice assortment, pricing, promotions, and profitability.

Description

  • Create and execute data-led strategies for product assortment, pricing, and promotional performance
  • Analyze category KPIs, investigate variances, and perform root-cause analysis
  • Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leaders
  • Manage analytics initiatives involving models and integration of new data sources
  • Partner with merchandising, sales, and other cross-functional teams
  • Follow industry developments, emerging technologies, and leading practices in analytics and category management
  • Maintain productive relationships with suppliers, customers, and industry associations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or four additional years of relevant experience in place of a degree
  • At least five years of relevant experience
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus other relevant software
  • Customer-focused approach and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • In-depth knowledge of the foodservice industry, market conditions, and competitive environment
  • Ability and willingness to travel 25% to 50%

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits package with health and dental coverage plus health care spending and wellness accounts
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary optional insurance
  • Parental leave plan
  • Company pension plan
  • Group RRSP and TFSA
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Maple Virtual Care
  • Unlimited online learning
  • Sysco product discounts
  • Preferred vendor discounts
  • Associate Resource Groups

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